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Ruling December 16, 1985

Expiry of proceedings while division bells ringing on a superseding motion

Hon. John Bosley

Hon. John Bosley

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

There is no choice but for the Chair to interrupt the bells and advise the House that the two hours provided for consideration of the time allocation motion have expired.
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The Speaker interrupted division bells to announce the mandatory expiry of the two-hour debate on a time allocation motion.

AI Analysis

Holding
"When the time provided for the consideration of a time allocation motion expires, the Chair must interrupt any ongoing proceedings, including a division, to put the question on the motion."
Outcome
Other
Tone
Neutral
Procedural Stage
Government Orders
Significance
Low High

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